The Grey Fairy Book Andrew Lang Contributor(s): Benitez, Paula (Editor), Lang, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 1542304555 ISBN-13: 9781542304559 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.68 lbs) 206 pages |
Features: Illustrated |
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Publisher Description: "The Grey Fairy Book", the sixth in the series, was originally published in 1900. This edition contains all thirty-five of the original stories and all fifty-eight of the original black-and-white illustrations. *** The collections were specifically intended for children, and consequently edited for that end. *** When Andrew began publishing these books there were almost no English fairy tale books in circulation. The series proved of great influence in children's literature, and inspired a host of imitators. The series also proved to be an inspiration to J.R. Tolken and his Middle-Earth collection of novels. *** This book contains these stories: Donkey Skin; The Goblin Pony; An Impossible Enchantment; The Story of Dschemil and Dachemila; Janni and the Draken; The Partnership of the Thief and the Liar; Fortunatus and his Purse... |
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